Lead Equipment Operator

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Operations Supervisor with sustaining a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Help ensure operators are performing task knowledgeably, productively and safely.
• Ensure that all operators complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports, daily equipment report, operational forms and other documentation daily
• Provide feedback to Operations Supervisor regarding operators productivity, work performance, etc. daily
• Assist in resolving any customer concerns and bring to resolution.
• Assist in resolving any operator concerns and bring to resolution. Operations
• Working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Ensure operator's complete VCR's.
• Communicate equipment/vehicle mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain operational quality standards as predetermined by management. Safety
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Assist the Operations Supervisor with accident investigations and preparing the necessary paperwork.
• Attend and assist with safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate any type of equipment necessary to perform job
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with others
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations that apply to the job
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence such as pre- and post-trip inspections, accident reports, daily paperwork, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence and instructions such as company policies and procedures, etc
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out written and/or oral instructions and to solve general problems
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of operating.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.

Visual Requirements:

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the constant maneuvering of vehicle in tight and high traffic areas.

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
• Sitting is required 75% of the time due to the primary function of operating.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.